unlike

[ uhn-lahyk ]

adjective

1. different, dissimilar, or unequal; not alike:

   They contributed unlike sums to charity.

preposition

1. dissimilar to; different from:

   She is unlike my sister in many ways.

2. not typical or characteristic of:

   It is unlike her to enjoy herself so much.

noun

1. a person or thing differing from another or others.

unlike

/ ʌnˈlaɪk /

adjective

1. not alike; dissimilar or unequal; different
2. archaic.
   unlikely

preposition

1. not like; not typical of

   unlike his father, he lacks intelligence

Derived Forms

• unˈlikeness, noun

Other Words From

• un·likeness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of unlike¹

First recorded in 1150–1200, unlike is from the Middle English word unlik. See un- ¹, like ¹